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Peru rejects Chile's proposal to share pisco denomination of origin

14:36 | Lima, Mar. 4

Association of Peruvian Exporters' (Adex) Chairman Juan Varilias on Monday rejected Chile's proposal to achieve a joint recognition of the denomination of origin for pisco and the Chilean-made liquor in international markets.

"To continue promoting the quality of our 'Flagship Drink,' we must be more proactive and innovative, participate in international competitions, visit more fairs like Anufood (March 11-14, in Brazil), Expocomer (March 27-30, in Panama), and Peru's Expoalimentaria (September 25-27)," he added.

The main destinations were Chile (US$4.155 million) and the United States, which received 70% of the total shipments. They were followed by Spain, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, Colombia, France, Belgium, Brazil, Australia, and Ecuador.

It should be noted Culture Minister Rogers Valencia also told Chile that "it is not possible" to accept a proposal to share the denomination of origin for pisco.

The measure has also been supported by Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Edgar Vasquez who affirmed that "there is only one pisco, and it means Peruvianness."